The Daily Brief What’s behind record PSU Bank profits?
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Feb 12, 2026 PSU banks hit record profits as all 12 reported strong results and cumulative profits surge past major milestones. Key banks show return-on-assets gains while falling NPAs and lower provisions boost core performance. Wires and cables firms post best-ever quarters with capex payoff, distributor pre-stocking and copper-driven margin moves. Quick business and regulatory tidbits round out the conversation.
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Watch Deposit Versus Credit Growth
- Monitor deposit growth versus credit growth to assess funding stress risks.
- Watch margins as banks may raise deposit rates to protect liquidity, squeezing NIMs.
Potential For PSU Stock Re-Rating
- Stable profits and predictable asset quality could narrow the historical valuation discount on PSU banks.
- Consistent ROA above 1% may prompt investor re-rating if sustained.
PSUs Move Into Retail And RAM Lending
- PSU banks are pivoting aggressively into retail, agriculture and MSME segments.
- This shift diversifies revenue but exposes banks to different credit risks than corporate lending.